William A. "Bill" Wilson Jr

William A. Wilson Jr passed away surrounded by his family at home on May 26, 2025.

Born July 16, 1942 to William A. Wilson Sr. and Eleanor Peer Wilson.

Bill graduated from Central Tech and began a 40-plus-year career in the optical field as a lab technician.

Bill was also active in the local weightlifting community for many years. He enjoyed long drives and his ice cream.

Bill is predeceased by his parents and sister, Noel McGraw.

He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Jeannette (Jeanni) Wilson, his three children, Kristin Botwinick, Amy (Michael) Garofalo, and William J. Wilson, as well as his grandchildren, Daniel Botwinick, Erica Botwinick, and Jacob Garofalo.

Family and friends may call on Monday, June 2, 2025 from 4 - 7pm at New Comer Cremations & Funerals. Burial will be private.

Memorial contributions may be made to Helping Hounds of CNY, Click here to donate, or Special Olympics - Central New York. Click here to donate.

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